Google Hangouts is a communication tool within the Google Workspace suite. In order to send messages through the application, people who do not know need to send an invitation. If an invitation is accepted and you no longer know what to chat with that person, you can block them.
Blocking the contact will prevent them from sending you messages through the app. But that doesn’t stop them from telling you when you’re online if this functionality is still active in the app. Here’s how to block and unblock contacts on Google Hangouts for iPhone and Android.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts for iPhone
The process of blocking a user in Google Hangouts is relatively simple. Here are the steps to do this:
Note: Blocking someone on Hangouts will prevent them from sending you messages, but they can still join the Google Meet conversations you’re holding.
Stage 1: Launch the Google Hangouts app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to the lower right corner of the app and tap the + (plus) icon.
Stage 3: Select the contact you want to block and it will open the chat with that person.
Step 4: Click on the three horizontal dots located in the upper right corner of the app.
Step 5: Select Contacts from the options.
Step 6: Select the three horizontal dots to the right of the username.
Step 7: Select Block user.
Step 8: After you block another user, you should see a confirmation window explaining what happened. Tap on Block to complete the process.
Note: When you block someone in Google Hangouts, the action is put on hold on other Google Workspace Products such as Google Voice, Google Photos, and Google Chat.
You are there to block a user on Google Hangouts using an iPhone.
How to Unblock Someone on Google Hangouts for iPhone
Unblocking users on Google Hangouts for iPhone is different from blocking. To unblock a user, you need to:
Stage 1: Launch the Google Hangouts app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on the three horizontal lines icon located to the left of the app.
Stage 3: Select Settings from the options.
Step 4: Tap Blocked Contacts, then select the contact name you want to unblock to launch the chat interface.
Step 5: Send a message to unblock the person.
How to Block Someone on Google Hangouts for Android
The process of blocking someone on Google Hangouts using an Android device is quite similar to using an iPhone. The steps to follow are:
Stage 1: Launch the Google Hangouts app on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap the + (plus) icon at the bottom right of the Hangouts window.
Stage 3: Scroll through the conversations in your list and select the person you want to block.
Step 4: In the chat interface, tap the three dots on the right side of the screen to open the list of options.
Step 5: Select Contacts from the options.
Step 6: Select the three horizontal dots to the right of the username.
Step 7: Select Block user.
Step 8: After you block another user, you should see a confirmation window explaining what happened. Tap on Block to complete the process.
That’s it for how to block a user on Google Hangouts using an Android device.
How to Unblock Someone on Google Hangouts for Android
Here’s what you need to do to unblock a user on Google Hangouts for Android:
Stage 1: Launch the Google Hangouts app on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap on the three horizontal lines icon located to the left of the app.
Stage 3: Select Settings from the options.
Step 4: Tap your account name.
Step 5: Select Blocked contacts.
Step 6: Tap on Unblock next to the contact’s name.
Backing Up Messages in Google Hangouts
It is difficult to avoid contact with certain people in real life. However, you can easily achieve this feat in Google Hangouts. Blocking contacts in this app saves you from dealing with rude behavior and unwanted conversations. Also, check out our guide on how to backup or restore chat messages in Hangouts.
